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What Is an
Agency Fund?

Agency Funds help nonprofits build financial stability, expand their impact, and create a lasting source of support for their mission. More than 120 Idaho organizations have already chosen ICF as a trusted partner in stewarding their long-term financial future.

Opera Idaho, Agency Fund Holder

Why Establish an Agency Fund?

  • Access professionally managed investments typically available only to very large funds, including a diversified portfolio and low investment fees.
  • Receive a wide range of charitable gifts, including appreciated stock, real estate, or life insurance.
  • Reduce administrative burden so your team can stay focused on programs, people, and impact.

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Endowed or Non-Endowed

Endowed Agency Funds

Endowed Agency Funds grow over time and provide steady annual distributions — currently 4.25% — supporting operations, programs, or emerging needs year after year.

Non-Endowed Agency Funds

Non-Endowed Agency Funds offer flexibility for shorter-term goals and can be fully distributed when needed.

Exclusive Benefit for Nonprofit Center Members

As part of the Nonprofit Center membership, nonprofits receive priority philanthropic advising and community engagement support through our regional teams. ICF staff can provide customized resources and can personally present to your board when establishing or updating your fund.

Learn About Membership

Quick Facts

  • Minimum to establish: $50,000 endowed; $25,000 non-endowed (can be pledged over five years)
  • Annual management fee*: 0.5–1.0% of average fund balance
  • Investment manager fees*: Typically 0.02%–0.03%
  • Annual distribution level for endowed funds: Currently 4.25%, reviewed each year by ICF's Board of Directors
  • The Agency Fund Organization can add to the fund anytime and receive additional tax benefits

*Fees vary by fund type and balance and are subject to change

Add a Companion Fund for Fundraising

Many nonprofits choose to pair their endowed Agency Fund with a non-endowed companion fund to support more immediate fundraising needs. This dual-fund approach makes it easy for donors to give now and ensure long-term stability for your mission.

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Preview Existing Agency Funds

Agency Funds at ICF represent a diverse group of organizations — from education foundations and arts organizations to environmental groups and community service providers. These funds highlight the breadth of Idaho's nonprofit ecosystem and the many ways Idahoans choose to invest in their communities.

Distributions from the Fund will be used for the extension and maintenance, including for use in applying for matching grants, for the Abraszewski Trail, which is part of the Bannock County Metropolitan Planning Area’s network of bicycle and pedestrian paths.

Established: 2024

This fund assures ongoing operating support for this Pocatello organization which serves the homeless and low-income individuals.

Established: 1997

This Fund was established to forever support the mission of Angels Over Sandpoint, which assists persons in need in Bonner County with support such as but not limited to: rent and utilities; emergency shelter; medical, dental, and behavioral assistance; life transitions; and continuing education.

Established: 2015

Established by the Basque Museum and Cultural Center, annual distributions support this museum's objective to preserve Basque history and culture.

Established: 2006

This Fund, made possible with the generosity of The Beverly A. Miller Trust, was established to forever support the Land Trust of the Treasure Valley and the maintenance and development of trails located in the foothills area of the Treasure Valley.

Established: 2015

Grants from the Fund will be used by the Salmon Public School Foundation for scholarships and general support in honor of Bill Allen.

Established: 2024

Distributions from the fund will be used to support the operational needs of the Bingham County Historical Society.

Established: 2025

This Fund was created by the Blaine County Education Foundation to support its mission, which is to focus on community resources and raise funds for the Blaine County School District, promoting excellence, equitable education and a healthy and sustainable student environment.

Established: 2017

This Fund assures the sustainability of Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, which, since 1942, is one of the most treasured assets in southwestern Idaho.

Established: 2014

This Fund was created by the Bogus Basin Ski Education Foundation to support its mission to focus on the development of the athlete as a whole, and its belief that overall impact of sports goes well beyond the athletic results, instilling sportsmanship, accountability, building character and confidence.

Established: 2019

This fund was created by the Boise Baroque Orchestra and key supporters to preserve the longevity, sustainability, and quality of the Boise Baroque Orchestra and the String Quartet.

Established: 2021

This fund was established to assure ongoing operating support for the Boise Philharmonic Association.

Established: 1990

This Fund was established to forever support the mission of the Bonner Community Food Bank, which assists persons in Bonner County with emergency non-medical resources in a time of personal crisis.

Established: 2014

This fund was created to provide a permanent source of funds to help the organization preserve Bonner County's heritage.

Established: 2004

This Fund was created by the Bonner General Hospital Foundation, Inc. to forever support the mission of Bonner General Hospital and its affiliates to provide excellence in healthcare in and around the Sandpoint region.

Established: 2014

This Fund was created by the Boys & Girls Club of Kootenai County to support their mission to enable all young people, especially those who need us mots, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.

Established: 2021

This fund was created in memory of Brittany Clark to help provide talented young people in the Soda Springs area with an opportunity to pursue higher education in the fields of art and music.

Established: 2012

This fund was established to assure ongoing operating support for the Caldwell Fine Arts Series.

Established: 1990

Created by Idaho Diabetes Youth Programs, Inc., this fund provides annual operating support for the camp serving Idaho youth with diabetes.

Established: 1998

The Fund was created to provide support to build compassionate communities where every child feels safe, secure, and is nurtured in a stable and loving family.

Established: 2025

This fund was established by NAMI Coeur d' Alene to support schizophrenia research and provide assistance for individuals with schizophrenia.

Established: 2020

The Fund was created to support special projects and operational expenses of the Children’s Museum of the Magic Valley Inc.

Established: 2025

This Fund was established to support charitable and educational service projects of the Coeur d'Alene Rotary for the betterment of the community.

Established: 2014

This Fund was established to forever support the mission of Community Assistance League, Inc. of Sandpoint, to benefit the citizens of Bonner County by helping to fund arts, educational projects, and services for the needy.

Established: 2015

This Fund was created to forever support the mission of Community Cancer Services, Inc. to benefit the citizens of Bonner and Boundary counties by helping improve comfort and quality of life through information, emotional support and financial support to those diagnosed with cancer.

Established: 2017

This Fund was created by the Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation, in memory of Connie Saylor Johnson, to support its mission of providing education to help steward the 4-million-acre Selway Bitterroot and Frank Church – River of No Return Wilderness areas, across Idaho and Montana.

Established: 2021

This Fund was created by Joann C. Cissel to forever support the First Presbyterian Church of Idaho Falls and help them pay for building improvements, non-utility maintenance, and building construction or reconstruction of the Church proper located at 325 Elm Street, Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Established: 2015

Grants from the Fund will be used by the Salmon Public School Foundation to award scholarships to honor E.J. and Brittney Infanger.

Established: 2024

Created by the Library, this fund provides annual support for its children’s programs.

Established: 2000

This fund was established to serve women and children in poverty or domestic violence, in the North Idaho region, and help them start to rebuild their life through the programs of St. Vincent de Paul.

Established: 2011

Created by this Pocatello agency, distributions will help support its services, which include providing shelter and advocacy for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.

Established: 2004

This Fund was established by First Judicial District CASA Program, Inc. to further its mission; to recruit, train and support a diverse network of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA/Guardian ad Litem) to represent and advocate for abused and neglected child victims (age 0-18) in North Idaho. 

Established: 2019

Established through transfer of a trust, distributions support programs as designated by trustees of the Idaho Falls church.

Established: 1995

This Fund was created by the Foundation for the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Inc. to forever provide public support for the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Inc.

Established: 2015

This fund was created to protect Scotchman Peaks for future generations through wilderness designation, ongoing stewardship, and education.

Established: 2021

The fund helps provide a permanent source of income for the special projects of the McCall Public Library.

Established: 2004

This fund was established to assure ongoing support for operation of the Nampa Public Library.

Established: 1995

This fund provides annual operating support for Zoo Boise.

Established: 2003

This Fund was created by the Fruitland School District to forever support its mission of educating all students to their full potential

Established: 2019

This fund was established to provide a permanent base of support for this organization which trains medical school graduates to become outstanding family physicians serving the citizens of Idaho, especially in rural areas, and to serve the underserved.

Established: 2004

The Fund was established to support the long-term mission of Full Circle Health: to provide accessible, high-quality, full-spectrum care for individuals and families across Idaho – and to educate the next generation of compassionate, community-focused health professionals.

Established: 2025

This Fund was created by the Garden City Public Library Foundation, whose mission is to support the Garden City Public Library in its efforts to inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge, and strengthen the community of Garden City, Idaho

Established: 2019

Seeking to put God's love in to action, Habitat for Humanity of North Idaho brings people together to build and repair homes, communities and hope. The vision of this fund is a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Established: 2013

This Fund was created by the Humane Society of the Palouse to support their mission for the humane treatment, welfare and safety of companion animals in Moscow and Latah County.

Established: 2016

This fund was established to provide a permanent base of support for this statewide nonprofit organization of professionals & pre-professionals that leads, educates, informs and brings people together to improve the lives of individuals, families and communities.

Established: 2004

To provide post-secondary scholarship assistance to limited-income, first-generation youth and adult students in Idaho TRIO programs as they pursue college, career, and technical higher education opportunities.

Established: 2024

Distributions are used for the maintenance of the historic building which houses the museum.

Established: 1998

Created by the Idaho Falls Arts Council to provide for ongoing operating needs of this performing arts center.

Established: 2000

Established to assure ongoing operating support for the Idaho Falls Symphony

Established: 2008

This Fund was created by Angie and David Daniel of Nampa, Idaho, to forever support the mission of the Idaho FFA Foundation.

Established: 2019

This Fund was created by the Idaho FFA Foundation to forever support the Don and Mary Johnson Kuna FFA Scholarship Fund for post-secondary education scholarships for Kuna FFA members.

Established: 2016

The Idaho FFA Foundation established this endowment fund to forever support its mission “to promote the FFA in Idaho and to provide strategic financial resources for Idaho FFA programs and activities that will benefit agricultural education students and help them develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success.” The FFA organization is preparing youth for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. It has been an integral part of agriculture programs in Idaho high schools since 1928 and will continue to be a positive force in training and preparing future leaders and innovators in agriculture that will help meet the global food and fiber needs of a growing world population.

Established: 2011

The Fund is being created to provide scholarships for students studying agriculture and general support

Established: 2025

This Fund is being created to provide scholarship support for FFA members pursuing secondary education or other.

Established: 2024

This Fund was created by the Idaho FFA Foundation and the Cenarrusa family to honor Pete and Freda Cenarrusa and their contributions to Idaho FFA and agricultural education and to forever provide general fund support to further the mission of the Idaho FFA Foundation.

Established: 2017

This Fund was created by the Idaho FFA Foundation with the proceeds of a generous bequest from long-time supporter Sara Braasch Schmidt to forever support State FFA Prepared Public Speaking Career Development Event Winner and Washington Leadership Conference Program Scholarships for Idaho FFA members.

Established: 2016

This Fund was created by the Idaho FFA Foundation to forever support the Wayne and Blanche Kuhlman Kuna FFA Scholarship Fund for post-secondary education scholarships for Kuna FFA members.

Established: 2016

This Fund was created by the Idaho Foundation for Parks and Lands to forever support their statewide mission to preserve and protect open space lands and unique natural, scenic settings for public benefit through various flexible conservation methods.

Established: 2015

The Fund was created by the Idaho Head Start Association, Inc. to support Head Start programs through Advocacy, Partnerships, Collaboration, Recognition, and Professional Development to achieve high quality outcomes for Idaho’s children, families and communities.

Established: 2025

This fund was created by the Idaho Heritage Trust to support its mission of serving all Idahoans by preserving our cultural legacy.

Established: 2021

This fund was created to support for the Council’s various education programs.

Established: 2001

Created by this nonprofit organization, this fund to provide annual operating support for its activities.

Established: 2000

The Jack O’Connor Hunting Heritage & Education Center, in Lewiston, created this fund to provide, promote, and foster educational opportunities inspired by Jack O’Connor’s vision as a noted outdoorsman, author, hunter and conservationist.

Established: 2019

This Fund was created by the Jesse Tree of Idaho to recognize the commitment and support given by JoAnn Vahey to the organization.

Established: 2022

This Fund was created by the estate of John Orr to assist First Presbyterian Church of Idaho Falls with expenses each year. The Fund shall be endowed, thereby creating an endowment for the benefit of the First Presbyterian Church of Idaho Falls.

Established: 2014

This Fund was created by the Blaine County Education Foundation as a memorial to the life of Josh Pollock, son of Randy and Sheila Pollock. Josh was a 1991 graduate of Wood River High School and 1995 graduate of the University of Michigan, where he earned a degree in Aerospace Engineering. Josh enjoyed and excelled in science, math and technical pursuits. He was killed in a car accident in December 1995, at the age of 22-years-old.

Established: 2018

This civic group created this fund to assure ongoing support for its projects that improve the lives of the Treasure Valley community.

Established: 2002

The Kinderhaven Endowment Fund was created to forever benefit Kinderhaven, a Sandpoint-based community organization dedicated to supporting children in crisis, giving them back their right to thrive by providing a safe, secure home in which their emotional, physical and mental well-being are protected and enriched.

Established: 2011

This Fund provides for the stewardship of the Harrison Hollow natural area and other easements and lands held by the Land Trust of the Treasure Valley.

Established: 2012

This Fund was created by the Latah Recovery Community Center, Inc., to support its mission to enter and engage people in recovery from addictions and behavioral health disorders through peer-to-peer interaction and evidence-based practices to promote a healthy community.

Established: 2021

This Fund was created by the Leadership Idaho Agriculture Foundation to forever support their mission of preparing leaders in agriculture and rural communities through education and experience.

Established: 2016

Established to ensure permanence for gifts to this organization, distributions support its ongoing operating needs.

Established: 1997

This fund was created to assure ongoing operating support for the Marshall Public Library in Pocatello.

Established: 1991

Created by the transfer of an existing trust, the fund provides annual support to the Idaho Falls Symphony.

Established: 1997

The purpose of the Fund is to support the arts and humanities in the McCall area.

Established: 2024

This fund was created by the McCall Donnelly Education Foundation to support its work as an advocate of educational excellence in the community, building a better future for the children of its district, and educating students for life.

Established: 2020

This Fund was created by the Melba FFA Memorial Fund, Inc. to support their mission of furthering the educational pursuits of students in the Melba Future Farmers of America (FFA) program by offering scholarships to conferences and conventions and providing college scholarships for students at Melba High School.

Established: 2022

This Fund was created by the Museum of North Idaho to forever support its mission to collect, preserve and interpret the history of the Coeur d'Alene Region and foster appreciation of the area's heritage.

Established: 2014

The North Fremont Education Foundation Atchley Endowment Fund supports the schools of the Ashton and Island Park areas by funding educational programs that enhance student learning.

Established: 2010

This Fund was created by Opera Idaho, Inc., to support its mission to fund and produce opera of the highest possible professional standard, in Boise and throughout the State of Idaho, and to foster wider acceptance, appreciation and enjoyment of opera and related art forms in young people and adults of all social and economic backgrounds, through diverse educational and outreach programs.

Established: 2020

The fund was created by Orchard Ridge Senior Living to continue its mission of providing a faith-based loving home that honors older adults by supporting those residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care who need financial assistance to help cover their cost of care.

Established: 2024

Created by the Panhandle Alliance for Education, an organization promoting excellence in education and broad-based community support for the Lake Pend Oreille School District.

Established: 2003

Created by the Panhandle Alliance for Education, an organization promoting excellence in education and broad-based community support for the Lake Pend Oreille School District.

Established: 2019

Established to assure ongoing operating support for the Panhandle Animal Shelter.

Established: 2008

The Fund is created to provide support for general operations and special projects.

Established: 2025

This Fund will be created with contributions from the Ponderosa Center, Inc., and capital campaign solicitations their organization will be making. This Fund was created by the Ponderosa Center, Inc. to support the building and sustainability of an all-season venue for the West Central Mountains’ community.

Established: 2021

This Fund was created by the Preston School District #201 to forever support the programs and K-12 students in Preston School District #201.

Established: 2015

This Fund was created by the Rotary Club of Emmett Foundation to continue their support of youth programs and youth scholarships within Gem County.

Established: 2019

The Sally Zive United Way Cradle-to-Career Education Fund was created to provide long-term support for educational programs and initiatives geared toward helping lower income children in the Treasure Valley achieve educational success beginning at birth and extending beyond high school.

Established: 2010

This Fund was created for the long term investment opportunities that ICF offers and the safety of the investment to help in funding scholarship opportunities for graduating seniors from Salmon High School and/or Salmon Alternative School in memory of Clyde Phillips.

Established: 2013

This fund was created for the long term investment opportunities that ICF offers and the safety of the investment to help in funding scholarship opportunities for graduating seniors from Salmon High School and/or Salmon Alternative School in memory of Nep and Mary Ellen Lynch.

Established: 2016

This Fund was established to provide long term support for the Salmon Education Foundation, Inc. and their efforts of funding scholarships and other community and education needs.

Established: 2011

This fund was created to assist in the Maintenance and improvement projects for the Salmon Whitewater Park.

Established: 2024

This Fund was created to allow young people in the Soda Springs area an opportunity to pursue higher education.

Established: 2013

This Fund was created by the board of the Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities Parent-Teacher Organization, Inc to forever support its mission to enhance children’s educational experience; encourage parent involvement; support teachers, staff and administration, and; to enrich the educational environment through volunteer efforts, education, and financial support.

Established: 2023

Created by this Boise nonprofit organization, this fund helps provide ongoing operating needs.

Established: 2000

This fund was established to provide annual operating support for St. Luke's McCall.

Established: 2004

Created to provide a permanent source of funds to maintain this historic building in Stanley.

Established: 1997

This Fund was created by the Steele Memorial Foundation to further its mission of working with and through the Steele Memorial Medical Center to improve medical care and medical services, thereby benefiting the communities, residents, and visitors of Lemhi and Custer Counties.

Established: 2012

It is the role and mission of Stepping Stones, Inc. to promote the health, security, happiness and independence of persons with disabling conditions residing in Latah County, Idaho and Whitman County, Washington. This Fund was created to support that mission.

Established: 2014

This Fund was created by the Tautphaus Park Zoological Society, Inc. to assist the City of Idaho Falls help improve the Tautphaus Park Zoo for the region's families and animals.

Established: 2014

Created by this Treasure Valley agency, distributions from the fund help support its services, which provide access to quality health care - particularly to those who are uninsured, poor, living in rural areas, non-English-speaking, homeless, or otherwise facing barriers to getting the care they need.

Established: 2001

This Fund was created by the Teton Regional Land Trust in Driggs to forever support their mission to preserve important agricultural lands and fish and wildlife habitat in Eastern Idaho for the benefit of future generations.

Established: 2015

This Fund was created by The Art Museum of Idaho to forever support its mission of providing visual arts exhibitions and educational outreach programs to southeast Idaho.

Established: 2016

The fund ensures ongoing support for the Kids Klub organization in Grangeville.

Established: 2006

This Fund was created by the De and Pam Pankratz Memorial Foundation to provide financial support to Borah High School Athletic teams and honor the commitment to excellence, and support of Borah Athletics, that De and Pam Pankratz provided for over 25 years.

Established: 2022

This Fund was created by the Treasure Valley Family YMCA and originally funded by estate gifts and memorials to honor Art and Linda Albanese, long time members, friends, and volunteers for the Y. Distributions from the Fund will be used to further their interests and their love of life through programs that support one or more of the five things that were most important in their life: family, faith, friendship, fun and community.

Established: 2015

This Fund was created by the Treasure Valley Family YMCA and its supporters to forever honor Barbara and Vern Emery for their tireless efforts and years of service to the organization and Treasure Valley community.

Established: 2017

Created in memory of Cooper Wilcomb, who lost his life in an accident at age 12. Distributions will assist youth programs which Cooper enjoyed so much at the Treasure Valley Family YMCA.

Established: 2002

Established to assure ongoing operating support for the Treasure Valley Family YMCA.

Established: 1993

This Fund was created by the Treasure Valley Family YMCA and Duane and Lori Steuckle to forever support the Horsethief Reservoir YMCA Camp.

Established: 2017

This Fund was created by the Treasure Valley Family YMCA and its supporters to forever honor Jim and Linda Everett, for their tireless efforts and years of service to the organization and Treasure Valley community.

Established: 2015

This Fund was created by the Treasure Valley Family YMCA, with the generous support of the Surabian Family, to provide financial support for the landscaping, maintenance and equipment at Y Camp at Horsethief Reservoir. This Fund is named after John Borbonus, who was killed in action while serving his country in Iraq.

Established: 2012

The Fund is created for the general support of the Twin Falls Optimist Youth House.

Established: 2025

Established with an initial gift from the estate of Gustav Linning, distributions from the fund support ongoing operating needs of the Treasure Valley United Way.

Established: 1995

This Fund was created by the United Way of South Central Idaho to forever support the general operations of the E Street Community Center.

Established: 2023

The Fund was created to provide support for projects and operational expenses to Valley Housing Coalition.

Established: 2025

This Fund was created by the Wassmuth Center to forever support and sustain human rights education in Idaho, by promoting respect for human dignity and diversity through education, and by fostering individual responsibility to work for justice and peace.

Established: 2015

This Fund was created by Friends of the Weippe Library and Discovery Center to develop and maintain library facilities and services which keep pace with user population and changing community needs.

Established: 2013

Created by Patricia Pontefract of Boise, this fund supports development of the Weiser River Trail.

Established: 2000

This Fund was created by the West Side School District 202 Education Foundation to forever support K-12 programs within the West Side School District serving west Franklin County.

Established: 2013

This Fund was created by the Wood River Community YMCA to forever support the construction and maintenance of the greenhouse and accompanying garden as well as support the programs involved with “Bonni’s Garden.”

Established: 2015

This Fund was created by the Wood River Community YMCA to forever support their mission of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities.

Established: 2013